Recalls: Lamborghini L140 Gallardo
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Lamborghini L140 Gallardo
- In February 2006, a recall was issued for Lamborghini L140 Gallardo vehicles manufactured from September 2005 to February 2006 due to the bolted connections on the double wishbones potentially coming loose over time or under extreme loads (PRA 2006/8352).
- In September 2012, a recall was issued for 2004-06 model year Lamborghini L140 Gallardo coupe models and 2005-06 model year convertibles. In these vehicles, the power steering high pressure pipe could be damaged, resulting in a small fluid leak which could pose a potential fire hazard. The affected vehicles were in the VIN range ZHWGE11M04LA00237 to ZHWGE22T66LA03425 (PRA 2012/13291).
- In October 2013, a recall was issued for Lamborghini Gallardo coupe and convertible vehicles with carbon ceramic brake discs. In these vehicles, the stainless steel screws fixing the rotor to the metal bell may fail due to corrosion if the vehicle has been used in salty environments. If eight of the ten screws were to fail, there would be a loss of braking performance at the affected wheel which would increase stopping distances. The affected vehicles were in the VIN range ZHW GE12T57L A05064 to ZHW GE54T69L A08093 (PRA 2013/13764).
Problems and faults: Lamborghini L140 Gallardo
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Gallardo 5.2-litre V10 engine: carbon deposits on intake valves
Audi’s naturally aspirated, direct injected petrol engines (such as the Gallardo LP560-4’s 5.2-litre V10 engine) are considered susceptible to accumulating carbon deposits (or build up) on the intake valves. In these direct injection petrol engines, carbon deposits may accumulate on the stem and throat of the intake valve due to:
- the vaporisation of oil which is not trapped by the oil separator; or
- unburned fuel and exhaust gases that escape past the piston rings and enter the crankcase (‘blow-by’).
Since direct injection engines do not spray fuel on the backside of the intake valves, the detergent properties of the fuel cannot remove the carbon build up (as occurs in port injected engines). Symptoms of carbon deposits on the intake valve include difficulty starting the vehicle (hard starting), misfiring and misfire engine codes and reduced engine performance. Potentially, these deposits can result in damage to the catalytic converter and, for turbocharged engines, the turbocharger itself if bits of the deposit break off and enter the exhaust. To remove the carbon deposits, the intake must be removed and the valves cleaned manually. To reduce the incidence of carbon deposits, a common aftermarket measure is the fitment of an oil vapor catch can. The catch can receives dirty air from the crankcase via the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, filters it and returns it to the intake manifold via the PCV port.
Transmission
- For the manual transmission, there have been reports of the gear linkage cable stretching.
- For the E-gear transmission, there have been reports of the hydraulic pump failing.
- Depending on driving style, clutch life ranges from 8,000 kilometres to 35,000 kilometres.
Oil consumption
Typical oil consumption for the Gallardo’s V10 engines is considered to be around one litre per 6500 kilometres if driven carefully.
Oil leaks
The Gallardo is susceptible to oil leaks from the rear main seals. It is recommended that the rear main seals be replaced every time the clutch is replaced.
Tyre life
Typical tyre life for the Lamborghini Gallardo is around 15,000 kilometres for the rear tyres and 25,000 kilometres for the front tyres. For the Gallardo, tyre wear is very sensitive to tyre pressures.
